desencapotadura
Syllables
de-sen-ca-po-ta-du-ra
Pronunciation
/desen.ka.po.taˈðu.ɾa/
Stress
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Morphemes
des- + encapota- + -dura
The word 'desencapotadura' is divided into seven syllables: de-sen-ca-po-ta-du-ra. The stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('du'). It's a noun formed from the prefix 'des-', the root 'encapota-', and the suffix '-dura', meaning 'uncapping' or 'uncovering'.
Definitions
- 1
The act of uncovering, uncapping, or removing a covering.
Uncapping, uncovering
“La desencapotadura del pozo reveló la fuente de agua.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the antepenultimate syllable ('du'), as per the rule for words ending in a consonant other than 'n' or 's'.
Syllables
de — Open syllable, initial syllable.. sen — Open syllable.. ca — Open syllable.. po — Open syllable.. ta — Open syllable.. du — Open, stressed syllable.. ra — Open syllable, final syllable.
Word Parts
Vowel-Consonant
Syllables are formed around vowels, with consonants assigned to the following vowel.
Consonant Clusters
Consonant clusters are maintained within a syllable when pronounceable.
Stress Rule
Words ending in consonants other than 'n' or 's' are stressed on the antepenultimate syllable.
- The 'encapota-' sequence is a less common root but follows standard syllabification rules.
- Regional variations in the pronunciation of 'd' (/d/ vs. /ð/) do not affect syllable division.
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